Between my two children, I have nursed for somewhere around 74 months (which includes ~18 months of tandem nursing). My daughter, my oldest child, weaned when she was four years old. I’d like to share the story of our weaning journey.  Read More…

15 Comments | Posted in Breastfeeding Past Infancy, Feeding With Love, Responding With Sensitivity

When we found her in the animal shelter, she was the only dog not barking – she just stood there quietly, expectantly – watching us. Like she just knew we’d pick her. Like she had something to share with us (and, as turns out, she really did). Over her first few years with us, she hiked miles of trails with …  Read More…

4 Comments | Posted in Balance, Natural Learning, Responding With Sensitivity

My baby has weaned. He’s three an a half years old. A big boy, yes. But my baby – my last baby. I still vividly remember nursing him . . . my little snorting, grunting, squeaker. Snuggled up to me, tiny feet against my belly, filling his own. When he was full, he’d pull his head away with an audible …  Read More…

7 Comments | Posted in Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Past Infancy, Feeding With Love

Breastfeeding is the perfect opportunity for true multitasking! Here are eleven things you can easily do at the same time as you are nursing your baby.  Read More…

3 Comments | Posted in Breastfeeding, Cosleeping, Safe Sleep

I believe children are better able to grow and flourish when they are in a positive, “yes” environment in which they can safely explore. Yet, often, as parents, we end up using the word “no” to guide our children’s behavior, far more often than we may want to, which can lead to a negative environment where children are prohibited from …  Read More…

8 Comments | Posted in Family Safety, Gentle Discipline, Responding With Sensitivity